Report a Claim for Damages
A Claim for Damages can be filed if you feel that you have lost money or property as a result of any action or inaction by the City of Temple City. Claims for damages are filed with the City Clerk’s Office and processed by the Risk Management division, and the City’s third-party claims administrator.
Claims Policy and Process
Claims for death, injury to person, or claims for damage to personal property must be filed no later than six (6) months after the occurrence (Gov. Code 911.2). Claims for damages to real property must be filed no later than one (1) year after the occurrence (Gov. Code Sec. 911.2).
Once claims are received by the City Clerk’s Office, they are forwarded to the Human Resources and Risk Management to the commence process. The City's third-party claims administrator will review your claim and conduct an investigation. Once the investigation is complete, you will be contacted with the conclusion.
Please follow the instructions on the claim form and attach any documentation (e.g. photographs, reports, witness statements) that you feel supports your claim. You may personally deliver the claim to the City Clerk's Office, or mail it to:
City of Temple City
Attn: City Clerk
9701 Las Tunas Drive
Temple City, CA 91780
If you have any questions regarding a claim you have filed, please contact the Human Resources and Risk Management at 626-656-7318. Please note the City does not provide legal advice; it is recommended that you seek legal advice from private counsel.